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Lil Jon Pays Tribute to Son Nathan as He's Laid to Rest 2 Weeks After Death

Nathan Smith, a 27-year-old music producer and NYU graduate, was found deceased in a pond; police report no foul play but continue their investigation.

  • On Thursday, Feb. 19, Lil Jon announced via Instagram that his family laid his only son, Nathan Murray Smith, to rest during Ramadan with a memorial montage and song.
  • Nathan was reported missing on Feb. 3 after being seen running barefoot from his Milton, Georgia, home, and his body was recovered from Mayfield Park pond on Feb. 6, police said.
  • Nathan's music career as DJ Young Slade included releases and a NYU degree, and Lil Jon described him as `the kindest human being` while saying he will make sure his talent is remembered.
  • The Milton Police Department said the investigation remains open and active with no indication of foul play, while the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office has not completed an autopsy and the family has asked for privacy.
  • The burial took place roughly two weeks after his death at age 27, as Lil Jon referenced in his Feb. 19 post, highlighting the timing and public attention.
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107.5 WBLS broke the news in on Friday, February 20, 2026.
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